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The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) has formalised its plans to use K2 Crawley leisure centre as its pre-Games training camp.

Teams will use K2 Crawley, and other local sports facilities, for training camps in both the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic Games next year and the Pan American Games later this year.

(l-r) Kate Wilson, Community Services Manager at Crawley Borough Council; Erskine Simmons, General Secretary of the BOA; Councillor Lenny Walker, Cabinet member for Leisure and Culture at Crawley Borough Council; Jan Lensen, Arora Hotel General Manager; Steve Stoute, President of the BOA; Councillor Duncan Crow, Chair of the West Sussex Partnership for the 2012 Games; Matt Hunt, Area Manager at Freedom Leisure; Jacqueline Huggett, Arora Hotel; Carolyn Carr, West Sussex Coordinator for the 2012 Games

The President and General Secretary of the BOA, Steve Stoute and Erskine Simmons, joined representatives of Crawley Borough Council and West Sussex County Council at the Arora Hotel to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday (February 11).

Councillor Lenny Walker, Cabinet member for Leisure and Culture, said: “We’re both excited and proud for Crawley to be hosting the team and getting this kind of international approval says a lot for the town’s excellent leisure facilities.

“We’ve developed a great relationship with the BOA and they’ve already used our facilities, and others in the area, for their netball and hockey teams. This isn’t just about a few weeks in 2012; we’re looking to build educational, cultural and sporting links with Barbados over the next few years.”

During their stay, sports science and sports medicine support will be on offer from the University of Chichester, which has played an active role in preparing medal winning Olympic athletes since 1988. A range of local businesses will also provide other support services.

The partnership with the Barbados Olympic Association forms part of the activities of West Sussex-Ahead of the Game, the countywide initiative ensuring West Sussex residents, businesses and communities get the most out of the 2012 Games.

West Sussex County Council Cabinet member for Environment and Economy Deborah Urquhart said: “Today’s ceremony officially celebrates the partnership between Barbados, Crawley and West Sussex in the lead up to the London 2012 Games. Through working with the Barbados Olympic Association, we are forging new links which will produce many benefits for years to come.

“West Sussex-Ahead of the Game is continuing to demonstrate to nations the benefits of using the county as a base for their training in the lead up to London 2012.”

Councillor Lenny Walker, Cabinet member for Leisure and Culture at Crawley Borough Council; Steve Stoute, President of the BOA; Councillor Duncan Crow, Chair of the West Sussex Partnership for the 2012 Games

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ROWFANT HOUSE IS SAVED!

The Directors and Staff of Rowfant House Ltd are delighted to announce that we have raised in excess of £1m through a private investor which will secure our business going forward and ensure all members of the community can continue to enjoy the delights of this beautiful place.

Rowfant Trading Ltd, our hospitality business, is now taking bookings with immediate effect for functions and the Christmas season. As a result of this investment, Rowfant Care Home’s future is also assured which comes as a huge relief to us all.

We would like to take this opportunity to offer our sincere thanks to all of those true “Friends of Rowfant” who have helped to make this possible – not least our very generous and supportive investor but also the many musicians and other performers who gave up their time for free to make the Rowfant Summer Sessions such a big success. Many loyal customers have also played a very special role in the saving of Rowfant House – you know who you are and we cannot thank you enough.

We look forward to welcoming you warmly back to Rowfant and to your participation in the next exciting phase of our journey. Watch this space!

Lisa Porter

Chief Executive

2nd October 2014

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All welcome

Angling at Rowfant House

Try our well stocked lake for some good course fishing.

We have been stocking the lake over the past few years to ensure a good variety of fish to be caught. Should you wander around the lake you will see all the swims have been repaired with good strong timber. This location is an attractive and quiet place to spend your time. The following is a list of some of our fish and known recorded weights. Carp (Ghost, Mirror, Common, Crucian and Grass) up to 29lb. Perch 3lb, Tench, Bream, and Roach.

The annual membership fees, effective April 1st 2012 are as follows:

Adult £50.00Adult member of Rowfant House Club £40.00Over 65’s £25.00Junior (under 17) £30.00

Day tickets obtained from the bar:Adult £8.00Junior and over 65’s £6.00

Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park

Dracula

‘I can give you your forbidden, secret desire – the soft bitter touch of my kiss, the surrender, the chance to live and love for ever.’

Stretching from London, through provincial England, to the mountainous wastes of Transylvania, Bram Stoker’s timeless gothic thriller embodies the struggle to break taboos, resist temptation and stop the unknown outside becoming the enemy within. As Dracula’s shadow looms large over England, a small group of young men and women, lead by Professor Van Helsing, are locked in a struggle for survival where only the fittest will survive.

This brilliant, theatrical treatment of Bram Stoker’s adventure blends Victorian Gothic with the contemporary. With specially commissioned live music, powerful ensemble performances and innovative design, you are promised an exciting and thought-provoking theatrical experience.

‘One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre’ The Stage

Recommended for age 13+

Tickets priced £15 (discounts: £13), schools/Out:smart: £8.50 are available from the Box Office on 01293 553636 or book online at www.hawth.co.uk.

Nights On Broadway

The Bee Gees Story

Friday 28th February 7.30pm

Nights On Broadway: The Bee Gees Story which comes to The Hawth on Friday 28th February 7.30pm, tells the story of three brothers who, from singing close harmony as children, grew to become world superstars.

A fantastic live concert featuring the Gibb brothers’ incredible songs from the ’60s to the ’90s – classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor favourites.

This show has thrilled and amazed capacity audiences in theatres across the UK, who have been unable to stay in their seats through the show, dancing and cheering this incredible band.

As well as their live performances, the band has also appeared on each of Ireland’s national television stations (RTE, TV3, TG4). Late in 2012 the band joined forces with the Musical Director JBlack who has refined the music and the structure of the show to enhance the orchestration allowing the beauty of the three voices of principal characters to shine.

Tickets: £19.50 are available from the Box Office on 01293 553636 or online at www.hawth.co.uk.

Enjoy a Curry and a Beer (or wine or soft drink) before the show for just £12.50. Book in advance at box office.